Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also working as an assistant editor and content creator for the site.
Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and also served as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts as part of the class of 2013.
Richard can be found on Twitter at @RichardNebens sharing his latest article from The Direct, cheering on his sports teams, giving his best attempts at comedy, or hyping up the latest epic movie or TV show's arrival.
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Richard Nebens's Latest Stories
Punisher Star Jon Bernthal Admits He Needs Marvel Return to Be Dark Enough
Jon Bernthal explained what he would want to see if The Punisher was rebooted with Marvel Studios.
Daredevil's Charlie Cox Kept His Spider-Man Role Secret Even Longer Than We Thought
Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick revealed how long she knew about Charlie Cox's inclusion in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
WandaVision: Marvel Releases 4 New Promo Art Images With Official Merchandise
Four new WandaVision T-Shirts available on Amazon tease new images from the MCU’s debut mini-series
Warner Bros. Wanted to Replace Henry Cavill's Superman Over 4 Years Ago
Rumors hinted that Warner Bros. plans to replace Henry Cavill's Superman in the DCEU.
Marvel's Eternals: New Theatrical Window Guarantees Delayed Disney+ Release
Disney set a 45-day exclusive theatrical run for Marvel Studios' Eternals.
Black Widow Actor Teases Marvel Return
O-T Fagbenle teased a potential return as Rick Mason after Black Widow.
Sony Celebrates Zendaya’s Birthday With New Photo From Spider-Man: No Way Home Ending
Sony celebrated Zendaya's birthday with an image of her from the final moments of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Iron Fist's Jessica Henwick Hopes to Rejoin MCU as Another Marvel Hero
Jessica Henwick from Netflix’s Iron Fist would love the chance to take on another MCU hero
Marvel's Shang-Chi: Awkwafina Teases Her Secretive New MCU Role
Awkwafina teases her undisclosed role in Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and also reveals which MCU characters she would most like to meet.
Andrew Garfield Knows What Happens In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Despite Claiming Not To Be In It
Andrew Garfield teased that he knows what happens in Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Angry Spider-Man: No Way Home Fans Dislike-Bomb Sony Videos Waiting for New Trailer
Spider-Man fans have bombarded Sony videos with dislikes and angry comments about the lack of a second trailer for No Way Home.
Andrew Garfield Reveals Why Spider-Man Role Damaged Him
Andrew Garfield spoke on how playing Spider-Man damaged him emotionally.
Benedict Cumberbatch Hypes Up Tom Holland's Spider-Man: No Way Home Performance
Benedict Cumberbatch shared how much fun he had filming Spider-Man: No Way Home with Tom Holland.
Andrew Garfield Says His Spider-Man Would Not Like Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man
Andrew Garfield teased how an interaction between his Spider-Man and Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man would go.
DC Almost Censored a Batman Line In Peacemaker Show
James Gunn shared that a shot at Batman in Peacemaker was almost cut from the show.
The Mandalorian: Star Wars Releases 8 International Posters For Season 2 Debut
Disney and Star Wars have released eight new posters teasing tomorrow's release of Season 2 of The Mandalorian.
HBO Max Reveals Premiere Dates For Young Justice, Titans & More
HBO Max announces release dates for Season 2 of Titans, Season 2 of Young Justice, and season 1 of Stargirl
The Mandalorian Season 3's Expected Release Window Revealed
Reports teased a December 2022 debut for The Mandalorian Season 3.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Originally Included Torres vs. Terrorist Moment
Eric Leven spoke of a deleted sequence from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Torres fighting terrorists.
Black Panther 2: Angela Bassett Responds To Chadwick Boseman Role Not Being Recast Nor CGI'd
Black Panther star Angela Bassett reflects on the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman, calling him 'irreplaceable' as the king of Wakanda.
Disney Reveals First Look at Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster at Epcot
New details revealed the opening date and more information on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coming to Disney World's Epcot.
Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn Breaks Silence on Secret DC Project
James Gunn confirmed that he's developing a new secret project for Warner Bros. within the DCEU.
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana & More Celebrate Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Filming Start
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and other celebrated completing day 1 of filming on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
First Look at Star Wars’ Acolyte Disney+ Production Revealed (Photos)
Set photos revealed the first look at production on the upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Reveals Black Bolt Death’s Origin Story
Doctor Strange 2's head writer shares new information on Black Bolt's death.
Hawkeye Director Admits Kingpin Actor's Twitter Spoilers Went Too Far
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas shared how difficult it was to keep Vincent D'Onofrio's return as Kingpin a secret.
Hawkeye: Best Looks Yet at Hailee Steinfeld & Jeremy Renner's New Marvel Costumes Revealed
New promotional images gave a clear look at costumes from Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye.
Jeremy Renner Shares His Hilarious Reaction to Black Widow Post-Credits Cameo
Jeremy Renner shared his reaction to being in the post-credits scene of Marvel Studios' Black Widow.
Henry Cavill's Superman Joins Tyler Hoechlin's Hero on Official Poster as DC Embraces Its Multiverse
DC Comics updated their Facebook cover photos for Wonder Woman and Batman to include multiple versions of both heroes.
Justice League's Billy Crudup Drops Out of The Flash Movie
Maribel Verdu has joined the cast of 2022's The Flash as Barry Allen's mother, while Billy Cudrup has left the role of Barry's father.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Finally Reveals Stunning Posters With Tobey & Andrew
Sony Pictures unveiled new posters for Spider-Man: No Way Home featuring Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire.
MCU: New Megan Thee Stallion Photos Released by She-Hulk Star
She-Hulk's Jameela Jamil shared images of herself alongside MCU guest star Megan Thee Stallion.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: First Photo From Set Confirms Filming Is Imminent in Atlanta
Two new posts from the @atlanta_filming Instagram page indicate the start of filming for 'Spider-Man 3.'
Watch: Tom Holland Celebrates Landing in Atlanta for MCU's Spider-Man 3 Production
Tom Holland confirms on Instagram that he has arrived in Atlanta to shoot Spider-Man 3.
Marvel Releases 'Mysterious' Plot Synopsis For Shang-Chi Movie, Confirms New Cast Members
Marvel's website updates the listing for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, including the newly announced cast members and updated plot details.
Black Panther: Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Thanks Chadwick Boseman Movie For Marvel Role
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu thanks the efforts of 2018's Black Panther for the opportunity he has today.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Costume Test Photos Show Ben Affleck's Batman, Ezra Miller's Flash
Justice League cinematographer releases early look at costumes for Batman, Flash, Aquaman and Vulko.
Moon Knight: Marvel Studios Taps Egyptian Mohamed Diab To Direct Oscar Isaac-Led Disney+ Show
Marvel Studios has tapped Mohammed Diab to direct Moon Knight on Disney+
MCU's Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show Reportedly Starts Filming
Insider Charles Murphy indicates on Twitter that filming has started in Atlanta for MCU's Ms. Marvel on Disney+.
MCU's Loki: Casting Hints at New Version of Tom Hiddleston's Hero Played By Richard E. Grant
Stunt double listing for Loki on IMDB may indicate the arrival of a Council of Lokis in Loki Disney+ show.